Fowler catches up with Seahawks QB Wilson

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, seen here throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at a Mariners game earlier this season, caught up with former teammate and Astros center fielder Dexter Fowler, who like him, used to be in the Rockies organization. (Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images)

SEATTLE — Dexter Fowler and Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson both played in the Rockies organization at the same time, and the two caught up briefly after the Astros’ 4-1 win over the Mariners at Safeco Field Sunday.

“Spring training and stuff,” Fowler said of when they previously crossed paths. “I was on deck, I didn’t even know he was there. I was on deck and he was like, ‘Dex! Dex!’ I’m like, ‘Oh, what’s up man?'”

Wilson was a minor leaguer in the Rockies system from 2010-11, hitting .229 with five home runs between two levels. Manager Bo Porter also talked to Wilson.